Paragraph 19 Validity of proceedings

(1)

The validity of any proceedings of OFCOM, of the chairman and other non-executive members of OFCOM or of any committee established by OFCOM shall not be affected by—

(a)

any vacancy in the membership of OFCOM or of such a committee;

(b)

any defect in the appointment of the chairman, deputy chairman or any other member of OFCOM;

(c)

any failure of the Secretary of State to comply with the requirements of section 1(6)(b); or

(d)

any failure to comply with any arrangements under paragraph 15 or with any of the requirements of paragraph 17.

(2)

Nothing in sub-paragraph (1)(d) shall validate any proceedings of a meeting which (apart from any matter falling within sub-paragraph (1)(b) or (c)) is inquorate.

Notes on Schedule

Modifications

C1: Sch. extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (29.12.2003) by Communications (Jersey) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3197), arts. 1(2), 5, Sch. 1
C2: Sch. extended (Isle of Man) (with modifications) (29.12.2003) by Communications (Isle of Man) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3198), arts. 1(2), 5, Sch. 1
C3: Sch. extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (29.12.2003) by Communications (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/3195), arts. 1(2), 5, Sch. 1